unfatherly

[US]/ʌnˈfɑːðəli/
[UK]/ʌnˈfɑːrðli/

Translation

adj.not like a father; lacking fatherly qualities; strict; cruel

Phrases & Collocations

unfatherly behavior

unfatherly love

unfatherly figure

unfatherly actions

unfatherly traits

unfatherly role

unfatherly influence

unfatherly support

unfatherly comments

unfatherly attitude

Example Sentences

his unfatherly behavior shocked everyone at the party.

she described his unfatherly attitude towards his children.

it was unfatherly of him to abandon his family.

his unfatherly remarks hurt her deeply.

many considered his actions unfatherly and selfish.

he felt guilty about his unfatherly neglect.

her father's unfatherly choices affected her upbringing.

his unfatherly decisions led to family turmoil.

she confronted him about his unfatherly behavior.

his unfatherly indifference was hard to ignore.

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